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When a transportation vehicle moves without any cargo, often returning after delivering a load or going to pick up a load.

The wheeled frame on which a container is mounted for over-the-road transport.

The final step of the delivery process where the goods are transported from a transportation hub to the final delivery destination, often a personal residence or business.

Fees charged by carriers when shippers detain equipment, such as containers or trailers, beyond the allowed free time.

A professional who assists importers and exporters in meeting the requirements governing imports and exports, including clearance through customs.

The process of unloading goods from inbound delivery vehicles and directly loading them onto outbound vehicles to reduce storage time.

The return trip of a transportation vehicle after delivering a load, where additional cargo is secured for the return journey to minimize empty miles traveled.

A legally binding document provided by a carrier to a shipper, detailing the type, quantity, and destination of the goods being carried and serving as a receipt of shipment when the goods are delivered.

Transportation of goods over a short distance, often as part of a longer overall move, such as moving containers from a port to a nearby warehouse.

The oversight of materials, information, and finances as they move in a process from supplier to manufacturer to wholesaler to retailer to consumer, encompassing the planning and management of all activities involved in sourcing and procurement, conversion, and logistics.

The use of standard-sized steel boxes (containers) in which goods are shipped in a sealed unit, optimizing handling and facilitating intermodal transport.

A charge imposed on shippers by a carrier for exceeding the allotted time for loading or unloading a vessel, railcar, or other modes of transport.

An individual or company that sends goods to the consignee, and is usually the seller or shipper of the goods.

The material used to protect or support freight during transportation, which could include blankets, mats, plastics, and other supporting materials.

A series of predefined commercial terms published by the International Chamber of Commerce used in international commercial transactions to clarify the responsibilities of buyers and sellers.

The individual or company to whom a seller or shipper directs goods for delivery and who has the legal right to claim the cargo.

An inventory management strategy that aligns raw material orders from suppliers directly with production schedules to reduce warehouse storage and minimize inventory levels.

The total weight of a vehicle and its payload, including the weight of the vehicle itself plus the weight of the cargo, fuel, and passengers.

A flat transport structure that supports goods in a stable fashion while being lifted by a forklift or pallet jack, and used as a base for assembling, storing, stacking, and transporting goods.

Shipping method where the transported goods fill up an entire truck, or a dedicated shipment is transported regardless of the trailer being full.

A refrigerated trailer used to transport perishable goods that require temperature-controlled environments during transport.

A classification system used by carriers to establish the transportability of goods by assessing factors such as weight, size, density, ease of handling, and liability.

The weight of an empty vehicle or container. When subtracted from the gross weight (laden weight), it provides the net weight of the cargo.

The transportation of freight using multiple modes of transportation (e.g., rail, ship, and truck) without handling the freight itself when changing modes.

A third-party business that provides logistics services to support specific aspects of shipping operations, which may include transportation, warehousing, and distribution.

A type of trailer used to transport goods, protected from the elements, which is typically enclosed and lacks temperature control.

Goods or freight transported by ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle, especially in commercial transit.

The powered vehicle that pulls a trailer in a road freight transport operation, typically known as the truck, cab, or semi that hauls containers or trailers.

Shipping method for transporting relatively small freight which does not require the full space of a truck.